David Halsey

• Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
• Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
• Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
• Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
• Trained personnel on the safe operation of heavy machinery.
• Advised on the purchase of new equipment and upgrades, based on technical expertise and operational needs.
• Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
• Performed engine rebuilds and replacements on a variety of heavy equipment.
• Troubleshot electrical systems on heavy machinery.
• Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
• Inspected heavy equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency before deployment.
• Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
• Maintained records of all work performed on generator systems to ensure accurate tracking of service history.
• Conducted routine tests on diesel-powered generators to ensure optimal performance.

Worked In Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) located at McMurdo Station, Antarctica supporting the United States Antarctic Program and maintaining its associated equipment.

Assisted in the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of all on station equipment and vehicles.

Oversaw shop tool room and other USAP assets in shop needed for a fluid and efficient work environment to assure proper upkeep of equipment.

Worked closely with other USAP personnel to maintain a clean environment on station to diminish impact on the fragile Antarctic climate.

Common on station equipment included Caterpillar loaders, Dozers, Excavators, Challenger tractors and MTS Quad Track tractors. Various Fork lifts and telehandler's. Pisten Bully and Tucker Sno-Cat snow vehicles. Ford Trucks and Utility Vans.

Assisted Power plant workers with repairs and maintenance on Caterpillar generators used around station for power as needed.

Trained and educated on safely working in harsh weather and Arctic climate.

Trained and experience in hydraulic hose repair and fabrication

Trained and exposed to various diagnostic software's including CAT ET, Cummins Insite, and Ford IDS.

Work on site of a sand and gravel pit repairing and maintaining upkeep on a sand dredge and sand processing plant as well as maintain any and all heavy equipment.

Performed maintenance and repairs as needed. Maintained, repaired, and replaced as needed any plant equipment mobile or fixed. Fabricating parts and structures and other tooling using a range of materials Also task training and experience operating a wide range of heavy equipment (Telehandler forklifts, Front end loaders, articulating haul trucks, Backhoes, Skid-steer loaders, Truck mounted cranes). Proficiency in rigging and loading/unloading of large deliveries and shipments of various objects and materials. Also involved is electrical work including diagnosing and repairing 12 volt electrical systems on vehicles as well as some residential and industrial wiring and electrical repairs mostly surrounding large electric motor installs and industrial equipment as well as 120 volt lighting and wiring for buildings. MSHA trained for jobsite safety and health as well as workplace PPE requirements and training

Fabricate, repair, and service signs and advertising materials for a majority of the eastern shore and Delmarva involving welding various metals including galvanized steel and structural aluminum frames. Sheet metal work dealing with various shop equipment including automated and manual metal brakes and floor shears. Job also involved a good deal of electrical work revolving around 120 volt lighting to meet UL code standards aswell as high voltage work with neon lighting and signs includng new manufacturing aswell as repairs/trouble shooting. Operation of some equipment was required including running an array of equipment including small tracked excavator, man lift bucket trucks ranging from 35 to 70 feet, off road forklift. The job also taught alot of customer service and hospitality skills when dealing with customers at on the road repairs/installs aswell as visitors to the fabrication shop for consultations and updates on their orders .